What does license fees — revenue mean?

Revenue earned from third-party hotel owners for the right to use the company's brand and operational systems.

Discontinued — last reported Q4 '20

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License fees — Revenue

Analysis

StatementSegment

CategoryGrowth

SignalHigher is better

VolatilityStable

First reportedQ1 2016

Last reportedQ4 2020Feb 18, 2021

Rolls up toTotal Revenue

How to read this metric

An increase indicates successful brand expansion and growth in the number of managed or franchised properties, while a decrease may signal contract terminations or declining performance of the underlying properties.

Detailed definition

This metric represents the revenue generated from contractual fees paid by third-party property owners and franchisees f...

Peer comparison

Comparable to franchise and management fee revenue reported by major hotel chains like Marriott, Hilton, or IHG, which also utilize asset-light business models.

Metric ID: h_segment_license_fees_revenue

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does license fees — revenue mean?: Revenue earned from third-party hotel owners for the right to use the company's brand and operational systems.